Patrolman Adolph F. Butterman, Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Adolph F. Butterman

Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Monday, June 16, 1919

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Adolph F. Butterman

Patrolman Adolph Butterman was shot by an unknown assailant during the May Day riot in Roxbury on May 1, 1919.

Captain Hugh Lee also died of a fatal heart attack after quelling the riot.

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Age 53
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Thursday, May 1, 1919
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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Patrolman Butterman, it has been 105 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 17, 2024